Two brothers, Vasant Sham Gulhane and Sajan Sham Gulhane, were arrested for attempting to illegally claim and sell government-owned land in Chembur allotted to the Mumbai police. They erected a signboard warning trespassers and submitted forged property documents, including a 7/12 extract with their father's name as the owner. The police suspect they were manipulated by developers seeking financial gain. The brothers have not revealed the extent of their involvement with the developers. An FIR was registered against them for cheating, criminal trespass, and forgery. Further investigations are underway to identify additional suspects involved in this land-grabbing scheme.
Two brothers in Mumbai, Sajan Sham Gulhane and Vasant Gulhane, have been apprehended for their involvement in an attempt to seize valuable government land in Chembur, which is allocated for the use of the Mumbai police and houses the offices of the Assistant Commissioner of the Deonar Division. The siblings resorted to illegal means to claim this government property, including displaying a signboard warning trespassers of potential prosecution and submitting forged property documents. This incident has led to the registration of a cheating case at the Tilak Nagar police station against the brothers - Sajan and Vasant, who works as a real estate agent.
Upon investigation, it has come to light that the brothers may have been acting as fronts for a group of developers who provided them with fake documents. These developers allegedly promised the brothers "handsome returns" for their cooperation. The police have discovered that a developer supplied them with property documents and even convinced one of the brothers that the land has ancestral ties to them, and even urged them to assert their claim.
However, the brothers have been tight-lipped about the specific financial arrangements and agreements with the developers. It's important to note that the land in question is owned by the state government and designated for the exclusive use of the Mumbai police.
The fraudulent documents presented by the Gulhane brothers included a 7/12 extract, a comprehensive property document listing all pertinent details, and a location map. These documents falsely stated their father's name as the rightful owner of the plot. The application with the supporting documents, including the forged 7/12 extract, was submitted to the Tilak Nagar police station in May of this year.
Senior Inspector Deepak Bagul oversaw a thorough inquiry into the matter. The investigation involved consultation with various government departments, including the land records office. This diligence confirmed the fraudulent nature of the land documents. As a result of these findings, a local court ordered the brothers to be taken into police custody.
The case highlights the complexity of land disputes and the fraudulent means some individuals may resort to in the pursuit of financial gain. It also raises questions about the involvement of other developers and the need for further arrests, as the brothers' actions appear to be influenced by external parties. The incident emphasizes the importance of maintaining the integrity of property rights and the need for stringent measures against fraudulent land claims.
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